My Different Man - Sex~Kitten.net

Today, as I was washing dishes and daydreaming out my kitchen window, I realized that within the next 3 months, I will be married 21 years. I thought, damn, that's a long time. Then I started thinking about all the things we have been through together in our 21 years together, and decided that I should tell y'all about my different man.

He's not your typical, ordinary guy. I remember when I met him. I liked him immediately. There was something about him that I could not put my finger on. He was so damn likable, it was almost irritating. He's not the most handsome man in the world, not one that I would ooh and ah over, but again, he had this likable quality and certain magnetism that kept me coming back for more of him. That was in December of 1983. Valentine's Day of 1984, we were married. Yup, you calculated it right, 2 months.

I told ya, he's not typical or ordinary in any sense of the imagination. Hubby is very outgoing and loves people. He pretty much likes to be the center of attention and simply adores having fun and a good time, wherever he is or goes. Example: One weekend we were invited up to my brother's cabin. We all pile into said brothers truck and make our way to the only bar in 'hick-ville'. It's a Friday night and most of the town folk are there. My brother knows a few folks, says hello and introduces us and we all belly up to the bar. Well, after about 20 minutes hubby is gettin' itchy. He goes to play some music on the box and tells the bartender to turn it up. He then proceeds to get a bit loud (center of attention disorder kickin' in) and attempts to rally as many of the town men and women into a friendly game of bar dice. He succeeds. By the time I know it, he has 3/4 of the town folk, plus the bartender, playing bar dice for drinks, and within an hour, he knows just about everyone in the place by name. That's hubby. All the time. In work, play, love and our marriage.

But he does have his quite moments. Like when he's sleeping. *laugh*

Oh the times we have been through. Good and bad alike. These past 5 months have really shown me the 'different' man he is. I have many people ask me how I can get through all the things I'm going through with this cancer beast. Well, with a hubby like mine, I can actually say, it's not all that bad. It's like I can draw strength from all his energy. He gave me a quote the other day that I have tacked up on my computer desk. It's a quote from Helen Keller...he knows I always loved the story about her and her life...her strength, and her undying will and persistence.

"I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I CAN do. ~~Helen Keller~~